No single habit determines longevity on its own. “All of the major lifestyle factors — diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress — play a role,” says Rehkopf. “It’s not about getting an A-plus in one category. It’s about balance, because they all matter for everyone.”
1. Exercise: Move More, Sit Less
Physical activity is one of the behaviors most consistently linked to living longer. Research suggests, for example, that just 10 extra minutes of exercise a day may lower the risk of early death by 15 to 35 percent.
But research using wearable devices suggests that sedentary time matters, too.
In a large study of older women, those who spent more…
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